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Assam Clears 19 Bighas of Encroached PGR Land in Lakhimpur
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 04:31 AM
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The Assam government’s anti‑encroachment drive removed illegal structures from 19 bighas of protected government‑reserved land in Lakhimpur district.
The state administration in Assam has stepped up its anti‑encroachment operations, targeting illegally occupied parcels of protected government‑reserved (PGR) land. Officials deployed teams to the Lakhimpur district to enforce the clearance.
During the latest sweep, authorities cleared a total of 19 bighas of PGR land, removing structures and settlements that were identified as encroachments. The cleared area lies within the district’s jurisdiction and is slated for future development under government plans.
The government has indicated that the Lakhimpur drive is part of a broader, ongoing effort to reclaim public land across the state and to prevent further illegal occupation. Officials said regular monitoring will continue to ensure the reclaimed land remains free of unauthorized use.
During the latest sweep, authorities cleared a total of 19 bighas of PGR land, removing structures and settlements that were identified as encroachments. The cleared area lies within the district’s jurisdiction and is slated for future development under government plans.
The government has indicated that the Lakhimpur drive is part of a broader, ongoing effort to reclaim public land across the state and to prevent further illegal occupation. Officials said regular monitoring will continue to ensure the reclaimed land remains free of unauthorized use.